i've got an 8v
i feel special but not in a good way =)
timmy, you can take one of 2 avenues. get a complete coil over unit which alot of the guys here are running or keep the original spring perch on strut assembly.
coil overs as mentioned before are a complete unit and i imagine straight replace without much fuss.
otherwise you'll need lowered sports springs, heavy duty shocks and if you have money to spare fork out for sway bars and new bushing. throw a strut brace into the shopping cart while you're at it =)
but depends on what you want. if you want just looks and not so fussed about ride all you need to do is replace springs for AU$300. your shocks will be shot after a few months and car will probably bottom out alot
but if you want it to handle proper and no doubt safer you'll have to get everything else.
for 17" rims you'll need low profile tyres, maybe 205/35. i have 16" rims with 205/45 and they scrub from time to time around hard corners.
tell us what you decidde what to do